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Tuesdays – September 20th to October 25th Whether you are married 6 months or married half a lifetime, these sessions will strengthen your bond with your spouse and give you a fresh perspective on your marriage. Beloved explores the true meaning of Marriage and how to live it out together. Here you’ll discover the deepest spiritual, emotional and practical realities of Marriage through Scripture, Tradition and Church Teaching. You’ll see first-hand how to experience the wonder, mystery and joy of this Sacrament – from that first “I do” through the rest of your lives. In …Follow this path →

We all need a few reminders each day to pray! Kaitlin shares seven ways to keep connected to God during the day. You can find them on her recent post on the Barefoot Blog. Prayer is one of the richest blessings a Christian has. To be able to have open companionship and communication with the Creator of the Universe is a priceless gift that I can’t even begin to wrap my head around. Yet, even with that knowledge, I tend to leave that precious blessing unwrapped and untouched for days […] via 7 Hacks To Help You …Follow this path →

While I receive several emails that offer reflections on the Sunday or daily Mass readings, a recent newcomer to this service has quickly become my new favorite! ePriest.com promotes its service as “A Resource for Catholic Priests [and deacons!], dedicated to loving Christ, building the Church, and serving people”. Available to clergy are various resources which include: Weekly Best Practices – profiles of practices that are currently working in real parishes in such areas as faith formation, sacraments and outreach. Online Community – a forum where clergy from around the world can exchanges ideas and experiences. …Follow this path →

If you are looking for something to supplement your Lenten journey, the Saint Paul Center is offering part of their Journey Through Scripture video Bible Study at no cost during Lent. The Bible and the Sacraments is based on Swear to God; The Promise and Power of the Sacraments, a book by Dr. Scott Hahn. Over the course of 11 lessons, beginning on March 1, this study presents the participant an opportunity for growth in knowledge of Scripture and the Sacraments. The Bible and the Sacraments is unlike any other study on the sacraments. Certainly …Follow this path →

On this Valentine’s Day, some interesting facts and numbers regarding faith and relationships! Read more in the article found in the Randolph County Herald Tribune. Religious compatibility isn’t a top-of-mind concern for many relationship seekers, who are often more focused on finding someone who likes the same television shows or outdoor activities. According to Pew Research Center, 3 in 10 people who don’t share their religion with their partner describe faith as a source of arguments. Source: Religion and romance: How finding spiritual compatibility can strengthen a relationship – News – Randolph County Herald …Follow this path →

Our young people need guidance and encouragement on their paths of discipleship. With each generation faith is becoming less of a priority, needless to say, planting and nurturing the seeds of faith is very important. Julie Kelly offers her second book aimed at touching young hearts and lives! You can read more about Julie and her books by following the link below to the article in the Arkansas Catholic and you can find her books on the Nativity Press website. Clare, a fictional character in the recently published book “The Costly Cookie Chronicles: A Young Heart Discovers the …Follow this path →

Here is a wonderful way to introduce the young folks in your family to the saints! Joe and Colleen Klinker began this adventure to explain to their older children the unexpected death of their stillborn daughter, Melody Paige. You will fall in love with these adorable small saints and find yourself stocking up on supplies for your children or grandchildren. There are a variety saints from which to choose and many saints you may never have heard about, such as: Our Lady of Kibeho, Saint Imelda, Saint Josephine Bakhita, and many others. You can read more about …Follow this path →

I have just finished Archbishop Martinez’s, Worshipping a Hidden God and found it to be very insightful and practical. When God is Silent focuses on peace and, in a world that is at times chaotic, unpredictable and stressful, finding peace is a true blessing. Putting this on my future reading list! You can read more on this book review by Mary Hartwell on the Integrated Catholic Life website. Martinez gives three paths to peace. First, he explains the exclusivity of God’s peace—it belongs to Him alone. “My peace I give to you.” These words are spoken …Follow this path →

“Prayer brings you to hope,” the pope said. “And when things become dark, with more prayer there will be more hope.” – See more at: http://catholiccourier.com/news/world-nation/pope-prayer-brings-light-of-hope-in-dark-times/#sthash.vmnshEGu.nRzltuIE.dpuf Source: Pope: Prayer brings light of hope in dark times – Catholic Courier 0

A few tips when you fail to sense God’s presence. The first suggestion is dead on! When we have a temporary dry spell, follow Saint Teresa’s advice to reflect on the blessings of the past. I grew up thinking that a relationship with God was a transaction: I gave God very minimal amounts of my time and prayer, and I was supposed to “get” something from Him. I assumed I would get a feeling, a word, a vision. It didn’t help that my Youth Ministry put a very big… via 3 Tips to help you get …Follow this path →